United Against Hate 2024 Highlights
During United Against Hate Week 2024, hundreds of communities, cities, schools:
Raised awareness about the harm of hate and the need for local action
Highlighted the need for hate crime reporting and ways for people who are targeted to get support
Created an opportunity for local leaders to initiate anti-hate activities that promote belonging for all
Provided a way for community members to build connections and relationships
VTA Bus Mechanics Stand United Against Hate, Santa Clara, CA
Events and Activations
Through 142 documented events in 92 cities listed on the website, UAHW mobilized more than 26,000 participants. The events ranged from hate crime training and community resource fairs to film screenings, poetry slams, neighborhood meetups, and panel discussions addressing the root causes of hate. Over 1.2 million people were reached with anti-hate messaging through email blasts and social media posts from cities, counties, faith groups, and community organizations.
The Commonwealth Club of San Francisco
The Commonwealth Club of San Francisco hosted a full-day event dedicated to United Against Hate and responding to hate crimes, featuring Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin and Marin District Attorney Lori Frugoli, who spoke about the origins and value of UAH week in their communities.
Unity Walk in Las Vegas
Las Vegas (NV) hosted a United Against Hate Week event featuring a film screening, student art exhibition, and Unity Walk, co-sponsored by the USAO, Attorney General of Nevada, District of Nevada, and College of Southern Nevada, demonstrating strong collaboration in addressing hate.
Redwood City
Redwood City featured various community-building events, including the "Meet Your Neighbors" gathering, a screening of the powerful film Flee, and a Voices of Unity celebration. Local activities also included Bystander Intervention training and a multicultural teen intervention program.
Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gatherings in Manhattan Beach
LGBTQ+ Solidarity Gatherings in Manhattan Beach highlighted the vital importance of standing with marginalized communities in the aftermath of hate incidents, developing norms of support and unity within the local community.
Film Screening & Panel Discussion in Lehigh Valley
In Lehigh Valley, the US Attorney’s Office partnered with local public television station WLVT to host a screening of Repairing the World, followed by a panel discussion co-sponsored by Jewish, Muslim, and Black community groups, fostering cross-community dialogue on combating hate.
Radio Bilingüe & Artist Alley Block Party in Salinas
Radio Bilingüe promoted UAH Week messages to thousands of Spanish-speaking listeners across CA. KHDC Youth Radio Producers of the Alza Tu Voz / Speak Out program promoted anti-hate messages and raised awareness about hate crimes and bias prevention at the Artist Alley Block Party in Salinas. Their efforts led to 50 individuals signing the "I Stand Against Hate" pledge!
Mill Valley
Mill Valley organized video messages from community members, a film screening and panel discussion, and the "United by Love Youth Art Initiative," which actively involved local youth in promoting unity and inclusion through creative expression.
Santa Clara County Valley Transit Authority
In a powerful display that reached the streets of Silicon Valley, the Santa Clara County Valley Transit Authority (VTA) created a unique United Against Hate Week bus wrap. This awareness initiative not only spread an anti-hate message across the region but also held deep significance for the VTA workforce, who experienced the deadliest mass shooting in Bay Area History in 2021. The participation of VTA workers and their unions in this year's United Against Hate Week underscores the strength and resilience of the community, making their engagement a meaningful contribution to promoting unity.
Film Screening & Panel Discussion in Cook County, Illinois
Cook County hosted a screening of The Upstanders, a documentary on online bullying and harassment among U.S. teens. The event included a panel discussion with local mental health experts, educators, and students, moderated by Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton, encouraging a community-wide response to support youth against online hate.
Watchung Hills High School, NJ
Watchung Hills High School (NJ) culminated their United Against Hate Week at their football game, featuring a pledge table and messaging about unity and belonging throughout the game.
San Rafael, CA
San Rafael displayed a United Against Hate Week banner on the main street in downtown and distributed posters and materials at local firehouses and city hall to spread awareness and engage the community in the campaign.
South Florida USAO and Cook County Commission
The South Florida USAO and Cook County Commission also held hate crime training sessions for law enforcement and community leaders, focusing on strategies to better address and prevent hate crimes in their respective communities.
Northern California - Chico & Butte County
Chico and Butte County partnered with local media outlet Action News Now and local Cinemark theaters to publicize United Against Hate Week in Northern California, developing anti-bullying PSAs to help youth become upstanders in their communities.
